Monday, February 16, 2009

Soil characterisation at existing and potential burrowing sites of the northern hairy-nosed wombat


by Bruce Forster


An investigation has been undertaken of the soils in the habitat of the only known colony of the endangered Northern Hairy-Nosed Wombat at Epping Forest National Park (EFNP), north-west of Clermont. Soils were also investigated at three other locations to determine their suitability for burrowing for a wombat relocation program. These three sites are "Yarran Downs" on the Balonne River btween St George and Surat, Nairana National Park near Belyando Crossing and Taunton National Park near Dingo.